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'''Sir Isaac Newton''' ([[1642]]-[[1727]]) was an [[English]] physicist and mathematician. One of his most famous accomplishments was formulating the theory of [[gravity]]. [[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]] once claimed that he sat in Newton's tree dropping [[apple]]s onto his head, then explained gravity to him over dinner. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Pirate Planet]]'') It later came to light that Newton remained upset about that event, as his nose bled for three days afterward. ([[BFA]]: ''[[Circular Time]]'') | '''Sir Isaac Newton''' ([[1642]]-[[1727]]) was an [[English]] physicist and mathematician. One of his most famous accomplishments was formulating the theory of [[gravity]]. [[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]] once claimed that he sat in Newton's tree dropping [[apple]]s onto his head, then explained gravity to him over dinner. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Pirate Planet]]'') It later came to light that Newton remained upset about that event, as his nose bled for three days afterward. ([[BFA]]: ''[[Circular Time]]'') | ||
At some point the Doctor took Newton on a trip to planet [[Practas Seven]], but according to [[Tenth Doctor| | At some point the Doctor took Newton on a trip to planet [[Practas Seven]], but according to the [[Tenth Doctor|Tenth Doctor]], Newton didn't take the experience very well and "sat in a corner and whimpered". ([[IDW]]: ''[[Final Sacrifice]]'') | ||
: ''It's unknown whether the trip to Practas Seven was a one-off event or if Newton actually travelled with the Doctor as a companion.'' | : ''It's unknown whether the trip to Practas Seven was a one-off event or if Newton actually travelled with the Doctor as a companion.'' | ||
